I want to set my acer aspire m5640 to factory specs. How can I do this? "alt" and "f10' no longer function. Thanks.

Hello. I am going to assume that you have windows vista on the laptop. If I am incorrect, please let me know for different instructions.

Turn computer off
Turn computer back on and immediately press F4.
Choose advanced options
Choose restore to factory

Please note that this will delete all of your files from your computer including pictures, music, etc. Back them up to a CDrom or other device before continuing.

1. Log on to Windows as Administrator.
2. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. System Restore starts.
3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next.
4. On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system restore point in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next.
   
   Note A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK.
5. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next. System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.
6. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Restoration Complete page is displayed.
7. Click OK.